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Dr. S. Jaishankar is a diplomat-turned-politician who has served as India’s External Affairs Minister since 2019. He is a member of the BJP and a member of parliament representing Gujarat in the Rajya Sabha.

Dr. Jaishankar had earlier served as India’s foreign secretary between 2015-2018, after serving as ambassador to the United States, China, and the Czech Republic and as high commissioner to Singapore. He is well known for his assertive speeches and comments in the international media, such as the one when he addressed the UN, advocating for India’s permanent membership in the UNSC. Jaishankar is said to have played a major role in negotiating the India-US civil nuclear agreement. He has authored over three books, including ‘The India Way’ and ‘Why Bharat Matters’.

In 2019, he was conferred with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour in the country.

Jaishankar speaks to German counterpart Heiko Maas on evacuation challenges in Afghanistan

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India has been facing difficulties in evacuating people from Kabul and has been in touch with US and UK, among other countries, on the fast-evolving situation in Afghanistan.

Blinken, Jaishankar agree to continue ‘close coordination’ over Afghanistan crisis

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In a second conversation within a week, US Secretary of State Blinken spoke with EAM Jaishankar over the phone Thursday to discuss crisis in the conflict-torn country.

LeT, JeM continue to operate with impunity & encouragement, says Jaishankar at UNSC

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Without naming Pakistan, Jaishankar said we should not lack courage to call out the 'double-speak' when state hospitality is being extended to those with innocents' blood on their hands.

Jaishankar, British counterpart Raab agree to join hands to tackle Afghanistan crisis

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Jaishankar has also held bilateral meetings and discussions with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other foreign ministers, focusing on the situation in Afghanistan.

Jaishankar proposes framework for securing UN peacekeepers to meet ‘contemporary threats’

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Jaishankar, who chaired the UNSC Open Debate, underlined the role of technology in the safety of UN peacekeepers and emphasised the need for sound information & intel foundation.

Jaishankar holds emergency meeting on Afghan crisis with UN chief Antonio Guterres

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Jaishankar will chair two high-level signature events this week under India’s current Security Council Presidency, including an event on counter-terrorism tomorrow.

Jaishankar speaks to Anthony Blinken over urgent need to restore airport operations in Kabul

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, who arrived in New York Monday, was also involved in hectic discussions with US officials on the evacuation of the Indian diplomats from Kabul.

Jaishankar arrives in New York to chair high-level UNSC meetings, Afghan crisis on agenda

Yoshita Singh -
Jaishankar also discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken & underlined the urgency of restoring airport operations in Kabul.

Need some sort of understanding over vaccination certificates, not vaccines, Jaishankar says

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said he saw the issue of foreign travel as a challenge because some countries 'will try to get across a viewpoint that their vaccines are a must'.

Jaishankar meets counterparts from Kuwait, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Oman at Raisi’s oath ceremony

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Jaishankar discussed regional issues, cooperation & other matters with the leaders on the sidelines of Iran's new President Ayatollah Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi's oath ceremony in Tehran.
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